ETH transfer

ETH transfer, the technology transfer office of ETH Zurich, supports the ETH community in all questions relating to cooperation with industry, inventions, patent applications and licensing, as well as setting up an ETH spin-off company. We initiate contacts between external bodies (such as companies and public authorities) and research groups at ETH Zurich.

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ETH transfer supports all researchers of ETH Zurich with topics related to research agreements with third parties. ETH transfer also obtains permission from the Vice-President for joint research projects and arranges access to internal ETH funding to provide financial support for projects.

When researchers at ETH Zurich make a new discovery, ETH transfer informs them about all aspects of proprietary rights. Particular attention is paid to how inventions or computer programs can be protected, for example with the help of a patent.

Researchers often apply for a patent for inventions or ideas that they wish to exploit commercially. In such patent applications, and also with regard to technical expertise or computer programs, ETH transfer helps the researcher to find licensees and conducts negotiations to draw up licensing or option agreements.

ETH transfer supports company founders who want to set up their own company on the basis of ideas or technologies that they have developed at ETH Zurich. ETH transfer gives advice on the first steps in setting up a company and can help with hiring equipment or premises at ETH Zurich for the initial period.